THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - CHICAGOANS PICKING-UP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF!

What an
awesome Memorial Day Weekend we had here in Chicago last weekend, and combined
with a short work week, this weekend Chicagoans are picking-up where they left
off!

Returning
for its 9th year, and kicking-off June’s fest season with a bang,
the Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale
will span 10 city blocks on Division Street between Ashland Avenue and Leavitt
Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00
p.m.) with a wide variety of food, plenty of libations, live music on two
stages and arts & crafts vendors. Within this fest is the ever popular Family
Fun Fest (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. both days) featuring pony & train
rides, face painting, a bounce house, jousting, mini golf and much more! Plus, everyone
can boogie down at the Family Fun Fest’s very own entertainment stage. This
year’s Sidewalk Sale will offer some of the best deals of the season
as well from Division Street’s independently-owned boutiques, salons and shops.
And, Do
Fashion, another fest within a fest, will again be featuring runway
shows happening periodically throughout the weekend showcasing the hottest
styles of this season! So, put on your best pair of walking shoes and checkout
what makes West Division one of the hottest destination spots in Chicago!!

Returning
for its 39th year, the Lincoln
Park Greek Fest returns to the grounds of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2701
N. Sheffield Ave.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood this Saturday (12:00
p.m.-11:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) with its aromas, tastes,
sounds and traditions of Greece! This year’s fest will celebrate the Hellenic
culture by featuring authentic Greek dishes prepared by the parishioners
themselves, great music, dance performances, kids’ activities and just some
good ‘ole pure fun! There’s plenty of Food, Fun & Opa at this Fest!!

Enjoy an
outdoor wing block party at Wingout Chicago being held
this Saturday and Sunday (2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) at St. Michael in Old Town (1633 N. Cleveland Ave.) featuring over 20
varieties of all-you-can-eat wings from Classic Buffalo to Honey Chili to Jerk
to Spicy Garlic to Asian Ginger and many other flavors from some of Chicago’s
top vendors! Patrons will also get to enjoy some adult beverages and live
reggae music as well!!

Returning
for its 2nd year to the Little Village neighborhood at 3100 W. 31st
Street this Saturday and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.), the Taste of Little Village: Flavors of Mexico
features authentic Mexican treats such as tacos, flautas, enchiladas, tortas
and more from Chicago restaurants, a non-stop music lineup, chef cooking
demonstrations on the Culinary Stage, carnival rides and
arts & crafts! You’ll be in culinary heaven especially if you’re a lover of
South-of-the-Border cuisine!!

Celebrating
the first anniversary of The 606, The
606 Block Party will take place this Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a free family festival at 1800 N. Ridgeway
Avenue, which includes food, musical performances, community-led processions
and special activities for folks of all ages! Closing out The 606 Block Party will be the “Illumination Hour,” where
attendees will make illuminated objects and join in the Illumination Hour
procession on the Bloomingdale Trail from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.!!

Finally,
the 31st Chicago Gospel Music Festival
will wrap-up this Saturday (4:00 p.m.) at Millennium
Park/Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.) in The Loop with local and
national artists celebrating the genre’s foundational roots here in Chicago!